Translation guide
The English word 'reset' covers restarting devices, clearing settings, and returning to an original state. Japanese uses different verbs and nouns depending on what is being reset and how.
To restart a computer, phone, game, or other electronic device, often to fix a problem.
The most common and neutral way to say 'restart' for computers, phones, and software.
Please restart your computer.
The app froze, so I restarted it.
Often used for 'reset' in the sense of pressing a reset button or restoring factory settings. Can imply a more thorough reset than just restarting.
Press the reset button on the router.
Noun form of 'restart'. Used in menus and technical contexts.
To clear all custom settings and return a device, app, or system to its original factory state.
Means 'initialize' or 'reset to factory settings'. Used for formatting devices, clearing data, and restoring defaults.
To set a counter, clock, or gauge back to zero or a starting value.
The standard verb for resetting counters, timers, and digital measurements.
Please reset the timer.
To start over in a relationship, project, or personal situation, often after a problem.
To put a dislocated joint or broken bone back into proper position.
Medical term for reducing a dislocation or fracture.
再起動 means restart (power cycle). リセット often implies pressing a reset button or restoring settings, but can overlap with restart. 初期化 means initialization or factory reset, which erases data and settings.
While リセットする can be used metaphorically for relationships, it may sound flippant. やり直す is safer and more natural for serious relationship talk.
スマホをリセットしたら直った。
It got fixed after I reset my smartphone.
再起動が必要です。
A restart is required.
Please back up your data before resetting your smartphone.
I forgot the password, so I reset the router to factory settings.
Also used for factory reset, especially in consumer contexts. Often interchangeable with 初期化する.
Reset the settings to return to the original state.
Literally 'return to factory shipment state'. A technical phrase used in manuals or support.
Please tell me how to reset the device to factory settings.
I reset the trip meter.
Literally 'return to zero'. Used for analog gauges or when emphasizing the zero point.
Please reset the counter to zero.
Means 'do over' or 'start again'. Used for relationships, work, and life situations.
I want to reset our relationship.
I failed, so I'll start over from the beginning.
Metaphorical use of 'reset', common in casual speech about relationships or mental state.
Let's reset our feelings and try again.
Literally 'return to a blank sheet'. Means to wipe the slate clean and start fresh.
Let's reset the past and start anew.
The doctor reset the dislocated shoulder.
Everyday phrase meaning 'put the bone back in place'.
I had the broken bone in my arm reset.